India vs South Africa 2019: 5 players who would be particularly motivated to do well

#2 Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock will lead the South African team in the T20I series. The newly appointed captain would have a lot of expectations on his shoulders; he would be carrying a very heavy load for the Proteas in the aftermath of a disastrous World Cup.

De Kock has the ability to reshape the team ahead of the rapidly approaching T20I World Cup. Having played in the IPL over the years, the 26-year-old knows Indian conditions very well and will bank on that experience to do well in his first series as regular Proteas skipper.

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#1 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is second to none in the shorter formats, but he has always been an average batsman in Tests. If the 32-year-old has something left to prove in international cricket, then it is to establish himself as a reliable Test batsman.

Considering the importance of each match in the ongoing ICC Test Championship, the 'Hit-man' needs to replicate his limited-overs dexterity in the longer format. The axing of KL Rahul indicates that Rohit might get his favorite opening spot to bat in, and he would be itching to prove his worth there.